Parkside News Parkside Community Association Volume 52, Number 2 Summer 2014 www.parksidebuffalo.org

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Movies in the Meadow

By Jake Bishop, Movies in the Meadow Chair

Are you ready for some free family fun? Every Friday evening in the month of August, the Parkside Community Association hosts the annual Movies in the Meadow program. Movies begin just after dusk in beautiful Delaware Park, behind the Parkside Lodge. After months of careful deliberation and serious planning, we are proud to announce our lineup for 2014!

August 1: Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America and Olmsted's Enduring Legacy (2014)

August 8: The Princess Bride (1987), starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin

August 15: Citizen Kane (1941), starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore

August 22: The Goonies (1985), starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman

August 29: Frozen (2013), starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff; sponsored by Fairy Cakes Cupcakery

As always, our movies are rated PG and below and can be enjoyed by the whole family. We will have refreshments available for purchase, including popcorn, candy, and ice water. We will also have plenty of surprises in store for our viewers. So pack your cooler, grab your lawn chairs, and join us for an evening like no other under the stars. This event is free to attend, but it takes a small community to have a successful series! If you or someone you know would like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to the PCA office at 716.838.1240.

Parkside News 1 Summer 2014 Letter from the Executive Director PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Hello neighbors and friends, Summer is officially upon us—and that means busy season for the 2014 BOARD OF Parkside Community Association! DIRECTORS I would, of course, be remiss if I didn’t first thank everyone for coming out to our 17th Annual Garden Tour this past June 29. OFFICERS Thankfully, the rain held out just long enough for us to enjoy a full day of touring some of Buffalo’s best gardens. PRESIDENT As you may be aware, we also have plenty of other great Monica Cichon programs going on right now for Parksiders of all ages to enjoy! In August, we will once again host our Friday night Movies VICE PRESIDENT in the Meadow film series, so pack up your lawn chairs and join us Eric Harvey for a night of free en- tertainment under the TREASURER stars in Delaware Park. Maggie Shea Through our newly formed Crime Preven- SECRETARY tion Committee, the Tom Ziobro PCA will also be hosting a community- DIRECTORS AT LARGE wide National Night Jake Bishop Out celebration on the Vicky-Marie Brunette grounds of St. Mark Meredith Christman School at 399 Wood- Michael DeLuca ward Avenue. This na- George Emery tionwide annual event Devon Karn includes more than 37 Cydney Kelly million people in Pamela Martin 15,000 communities, Michael Riester and we are excited to PCA Executive Director Amber Small with PCA Susan Udin join them with an Board Secretary Tom Ziobro Bonnie Weinberger evening of family-friendly Kim Welborn activities for our neighbors. And last but not least is our Summer Rich Wolf Arts Camp in Delaware Park, which is once again offering unparal- Aimee Woznick leled arts education—and fun—to kids from across the city! In addition to hosting these many community events, the STAFF PCA’s Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers have been con- tinuing their efforts to advocate for the neighborhood on several EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR fronts. And thanks to our Traffic Committee’s diligence in advocat- Amber Small ing for the safer streets, a federal grant for $450,000 was awarded for traffic improvements to the intersection of Florence and Park- PARKSIDE NEWSLETTER side! Construction for this long-awaited project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2015. In an effort to continue this work in the community, and EDITING AND DESIGN to best represent the interests of our residents, the PCA will be Pamela Martin conducting a full canvassing of the neighborhood in the coming months. Through this effort, we hope to personally speak with PCA MISSION every resident of Parkside to find out what is most important to each of you and how we can best meet your needs—so look for The mission of the Parkside us at your door later this summer! Community Association is to Our committees are only successful through engaged advocate, communicate, and act members, so please consider joining us in our work to keep on behalf of the Parkside Parkside a place we can all be proud of! neighborhood to preserve and For more information on how you can get involved, please enhance the quality of life. call our office at 716.838.1240.

Sincerely, Amber Small, Executive Director

Parkside News 2 Summer 2014 Parkside Fall Fun Run 2014 PCA Membership Discounts

Sunday, October 5, 2014, 10 am Below, please find a listing of some of our 2014 member discounts. Be sure to check our website at The Parkside Community Association announces ParksideBuffalo.org/discounts for new additions! its second annual 5k race at one of the premier You must present your valid Parkside Community running routes in Western New York and the Association membership card to take advantage of these namesake of the Parkside neighborhood: discounts. No discount can be combined with other coupons/ Delaware Park. We invite runners, almost discount offers. Participation by businesses should not be runners, and everyone who appreciates construed as an endorsement on the part of the Parkside Olmsted's great park and neighborhood to join Community Association. us on Sunday, October 5, at 10 am, for the race. The event includes a children's dash at 9:50 am, • Bonn Electric: 5% discount off $250 or more in a post-race breakfast, and awards. Register by electrical work. Call 694-1634. September 21 to receive a commemorative t-shirt. • City Creatures Animal Hospital: 2113 Delaware For information or to register, please Avenue, 873-7000. 10% off all vet services. visit www.parksidebuffalo.org/5k or call the PCA office at 838.1240. • City Smiles/Site Dental: 2264 Main Street, 837-4029. 50% off new patient x-rays and complete diagnosis.

• Hertel Hardware: 1273 Hertel Avenue, 875-3900. $20 off any service call fee (normally $39.95). Offers full service for plumbing, heating, and cooling.

• International Wine & Spirits: 2580 Main Street. 10% off purchase with membership card.

• Monro Muffler/Brake: 2955 Main Street, 836-0500. 10% off all stocked items, parts, and labor. Does not include collision work.

• Shawn Tybor: 830-2515. Vinyl replacement windows, free installation of every 4th replacement window, 10% off inte- rior labor for winter months.

• Sherwin Williams: 1470 Main Street ONLY, 884-2346. 20– 30% discount depending on the product. Valid membership card and driver’s license as proof of residency required.

• Tony's Ranch House: 2285 Main Street, 835-4358. Free small coffee or small soda with any purchase of $4 or more.

Parkside Historic Walking Tours

In partnership with the Martin House Restoration Corporation, the Parkside Community Association presents PCA National Night Out regularly scheduled walking tours of the historic Parkside Celebration neighborhood. The approximately two-hour guided tour begins at 10 am, rain or shine. Learn about the architecture, lifestyle, and history of this fascinating area. Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 5-8 pm St. Mark School, 399 Woodward Avenue Starts outside Church of the Good Shepherd Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue Please join the PCA in our effort to increase local crime prevention awareness and strengthen our $20 per person, $15 for PCA or Martin House members community spirit. This free event is open to the community and will feature an evening full of 10 am-noon on the Second Saturday of May-October family-friendly activities and safety tips. Upcoming Tours: August 9, September 13, October 11, 2014

Parkside News 3 Summer 2014 17th Parkside Garden Tour and Architecture and History Walk Draw More Than 500 Visitors to Parkside

By Tom Ziobro, Garden Tour Chair

After a tropical ten-minute deluge, complete with a blinding flash and sharp crack of thunder, the weather broke and a muggy, overcast, but clearing day bode well for the rest of the afternoon. More than 500 in- trepid visitors to Parkside defied the heat and humidity to wander about our neighborhood and admire 47 of our meticulously maintained gardens and hidden back- yard retreats. The Architecture and History walk, nar- rated by Parkside resident George Stock, had more than 50 enthusiastic attendees who listened and learned about the diverse architectural elements and notable residents of our neighborhood from the pages of Buffalo history. New this year, we hosted a meet- and-greet potluck BBQ in Meredith Christman's back- yard to give dozens of gardeners and volunteers a chance to eat, drink, celebrate, and share gardening tips and traumas. I'd like to thank all the gardeners who made this event possible as well as the volunteers who took time from their weekend to help out on the day of the tour. Hope to see you all next year!

Photographs by Bernie Wagner

Parkside News 4 Summer 2014 Parkside News 5 Summer 2014 16th Annual Tour of Homes Was a Superb Success

The 16th annual Tour of Homes had another successful year! More than 500 guests came to Parkside from all over Western New York and Canada. PCA Board President Monica Cichon served as this year’s event chairperson. Chair of docents was Michael O’Sullivan. Pam Martin designed the tour book- let. Devon and Kevin Karn designed the booklet cover, poster, and tickets. Joe Popiolkowski and Bernie Wag- ner were photographers for the event. The Tour of Homes committee did a fantastic job brainstorming, selling ads for the tour booklet, getting gift certificates for the raffle baskets, and coordinating every loose end. Seven months of hard work paid off! The commit- tee consisted of Barb Graham, Marybeth Hallmark, Devon Karn, Chris Lavey, Mike O’Sullivan, Theresa Roma, Amber Small, Debra Wagner, Bonnie Wein- berger, and Rich Wolf. Thank you to all the docents who gave of their time to facilitate the presentation of Parkside homes. Special thanks to the homeowners who graciously opened their beautiful homes: Pam Maglietto and Rich Powers, The Parfucci Family, Theresa and Adam Roma, Patricia Lalonde, Nancy Abramo and Len Mattie, Molly and Jim Gold, Jeanne and Robert Spampata, Devon and Kevin Karn, Phyllis and Ken Wells, and Jake and Nicole Bishop. A special thank you to the Martin House Restoration Corporation, which opened its Gardener’s Cottage, Barton House, and Conservatory to visitors. Thank you to Good Shepherd Church for allowing the PCA to use Jewett Hall for the after-party. Sincere grat- itude to all those businesses and individuals who pur- chased ads in the tour booklet and donated items. A great time was had by all—homeowners, do- cents, and tour participants. If you would like to have your home on the Tour of Homes next year, please contact the PCA at 838.1240 or [email protected]. Keep Sunday, May 17, 2015, open for the 17th Annual Tour of Homes! The chairperson of the event is Clockwise from top: Homeowner Kevin Karn (right) shows guests Theresa Roma. his second-floor home office; guests in the Parkside Meadow Restaurant, currently undergoing rennovations; guests tour 113 Summit Avenue; guests line up outside 113 Summit Avenue. Photographs by Bernie Wagner.

Parkside News 6 Summer 2014 Parkside Century Home Plaque Program

The Parkside Century Home Plaque Program celebrates our historically de- signed Frederick Law Olmsted neigh- borhood and the significance of our homes. The plaque is available to all qualifying homes within the Parkside neighborhood that are 100 years old or older. The circa option is used for years that are estimated (for example, circa 1899). Parkside Century Home Plaques are oval and made of bronze with a dark green background and a brushed raised surface. They are 10 inches wide by 7 inches high and are mounted by two brass screws. The cost of the plaque is $185, which in- cludes shipping and handling to the PCA office.

PCA Research for Home Data: $25 Applied to Cost of Plaque

Is your home 100 years old? Would you like to find out? The PCA is offer- ing to do the work for you. Contact the PCA office at 838.1240 or pcadirec- [email protected] and provide your name, address, and phone number. A PCA board member will contact you, ask you questions about your home, do the research, and supply you with documents to verify the year your house was built. If your house is 100 years old, you will qualify for a beauti- ful and reasonably priced Parkside Century Home Plaque. Don’t be the last one on your block without a plaque!

LAWN IN LIMBO? JKLA now does garden consultations.

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